Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)

Cloud environments continue to transform how organizations operate, and securing those environments requires professionals who can design, implement, and strengthen controls across complex platforms. As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will help assess and enhance security across Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. This role supports cloud security architecture, engineering, monitoring, and risk reduction activities to help Pedestal Health protect critical systems and data. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify gaps, implement controls, and support secure cloud adoption.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams to identify gaps, implement controls, and support secure cloud adoption; Assess AWS environments to identify security risks, control gaps, and configuration issues; Design, implement, and improve cloud security controls, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, logging, and monitoring; Support cloud security architecture reviews for new and existing solutions and provide recommendations aligned to security and compliance requirements; Investigate cloud security events and findings, analyze root causes, and support remediation activities with engineering and operations teams; Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, baselines, and reports related to cloud security controls and cloud risk management

Requirements

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product; Ability to build and sustain professional relationships; Ability to lead projects or workstreams; Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor; Ability to meet deadlines; Ability to provide clear guidance to others; Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar technical field; 5+ years’ experience supporting cloud security, cloud engineering, or cloud infrastructure; Experience implementing or assessing security controls in Amazon Web Services (AWS); Experience with cloud identity and access management, network security, encryption, logging, monitoring, and configuration management; Experience using cloud-native security tools, security posture management tools, or infrastructure as code tools; Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Nice to have

Experience supporting cloud security architecture reviews, cloud migrations, or cloud transformation programs; Experience with security frameworks and benchmarks such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Center for Internet Security (CIS), or International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Experience with scripting or automation using Python, CDK, PowerShell, Bash, or Terraform; Experience with container security, Kubernetes, or DevSecOps practices; Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Benefits

Hybrid work — 3 days/week in our brand-new office; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family; 401(k) with company match; Generous PTO and company holidays; Paid parental leave